Like many others during the early days of the pandemic, I found myself with an abundance of time at my home. Gardening quickly became a way to clear my mind during a stressful time, so I kept planting, mostly flowers. I found that I could put together a few lovely bouquets from what I grew, and when I would hand them out to friends or neighbors, I would bear witness to instant joy. So I made a plan and started growing more flowers in earnest, with sustainability and soil health as the bedrock of my urban micro farm. In 2024, my family made the decision to purchase 3 acres of land in the foothills of the Cascades, nestled between horse stables and Christmas tree farms. I started farming full time and hired a small crew to help with harvest and crop management. The business has grown, but the mission is the same as it always has been. I'm delighted to bring cut flowers to the Portland, Ore. area and dahlia tubers across the country.